Shania Twain named host of ACM Awards
Apr 22, 2026, 3:43 PM
The 2026 ACM Awards will be returning to Las Vegas in May and Shania Twain will be hosting.
This will be the first time ever that Twain will be hosting the ACMs.
“It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night,” Twain said in a statement.
First time hosting the @ACMAwards!! Now what will I wear? 🤠 looking forward to a night of Country Music and celebrating musical talent in my favourite city! https://t.co/tdieUvE3vA
— Shania Twain 💎💎💎 (@ShaniaTwain) April 22, 2026
This won’t be the first time that she’s hosted an award show. In 2024, Twain hosted the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.
Twain has sold over 100 million albums globally and has won multiple ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year back in 2000 and album of the year in 1996. She also won top new female vocalist of the year in 1996.
This four most-nominated artists this year are all women. Megan Moroney leads the field with nine nominations while Miranda Lambert is following with eight. Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley are each up for seven awards.
On the men’s side, Chris Stapleton leads the way with six nods and Zach Top right behind him at five. Cody Johnson and Riley Green each have four nominees.
Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs are joining Stapleton, Johnson, Wilson, and Moroney for Entertainer of the Year.
The ACM Awards are scheduled to air Sunday, May 17 on Amazon Prime Video at 8pm ET.
